MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FZT2012 Geriatric Diseases Physiotherapy Fall 2 0 2 3
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor MİRSAD ALKAN
Course Objectives: To evaluate the physical therapy approaches in geriatric patients..

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to debate introduction geriatric rehabilitation, overview and healthy living.
2) Will be able to debate musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, psychosocial, genitourinary changes in elderly.
3) Will be able to debate exercise applications in elderly.
4) Defines the assessment methods and physiotherapy programs.

Course Content

Elderly mortality and morbidity in the elderly motor control of posture and gait , cognitive changes in the elderly , the elderly and the physiotherapy practice includes general training course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Description about Gerontology, Geriatrics and Aging
2) Physiological changes in aging
3) Principles of Geriatric Rehabilitation
4) Posture and Walking
5) Balance Disorders and Falling
6) Movement and Therapeutic Exercises
7) Cervical Region Geriatric Diseases and Approach
8) Lumbar Region Geriatric Diseases and Approach
9) Geriatric Diseases of the Hip Joint and Approach
10) Geriatric Diseases of the Knee Joint and Approach
11) Osteoporosis
12) Parkinson's Disease
13) Parkinson's Disease
14) Alzeimer and Dementia

Sources

Course Notes: Servet Arıoğul. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi. 2006.
References: Ferri, Fred F.; Fretwell, Marsha D. "Practical guide to the care of the geriatric patient", St. Louis,1992 Abrams, William B.; Beers, Mark H.; Berkow, Robert. "The Merck manual of geriatrics", Whitehouse Station, 1995

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 79

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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